Ep. 192 — The Science of Becoming Better Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D.

In this illuminating episode, I chat with Ryan Gottfredson, PhD , bestselling author and global authority on vertical leadership development . Ryan shares the psychology behind transformational growth — not just incremental improvement — and teaches how our subconscious mental models determine the success we experience. We dive into the emotional experience of being fired, why we feel destined for more, and how to shift from a deficit mindset (fear, scarcity, proving) to an abundance mindset (growth, curiosity, possibility). 💡 Highlights you’ll learn: Why “better things” begin within your internal operating system The mindset patterns that lead to stagnation or sabotage How to recognise and break out of deficit thinking Ryan’s proven framework for personal transformation Tools to elevate from “doing leadership” to being a leader Ryan’s work has transformed leadership development for global organisations and has been featured in top journals, including Leadership Quarterly and Journal of Management . 🎧 Press play to learn the science of becoming the version of yourself you know you’re meant to be. --- learn more: Website: Becoming Better: ---- About Your Host – Hi, I’m Ishani Nigam, a podcaster, presenter, and storyteller! 🎭💡 My passion is to EDUTAIN (educate + entertain) my audience through powerful conversations that help dreamers, disruptors, and underdogs turn their doubts into action. 👉 Connect with me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes fun: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎬💃Sound and music credit: ***

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Ep. 192 — The Science of Becoming Better Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D. is an episode from My First Step Ever by Ishani Nigam.

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This episode was published on Nov 14, 2025.

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